Anaheim Ducks sign D Tristan Luneau to 6-year, $43.2 million extension after just 14 NHL games

TRENDINGCowboys acquire Joey Porter Jr.Joey Porter Jr. trade gradesYankees oust Red SoxGray questions Red Sox decisionsOgunbowale's WNBA recordStory byStory byAnaheim Ducks sign D Tristan Luneau to 6-year, $43.2 million extension after just 14 NHL gamesGREG BEACHAMThu, October 1, 2026 at 8:06 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesDucks hand out a $7.2 million AAV contract to a player with just 14 NHL gamesWhat's next!?!? $5 million AAV for the Stabucks barista down the street!?!?HockeyFeedLeo Carlsson Pens Letter to Ducks Fans Explaining Offer SheetAnaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson penned a letter to Ducks fans about his decision to sign the offer sheet that he signed during the summer.Early in free agency, the Philadelphia Flyers offered Carlsson a monster five-year, $90 million deal that, at $18 million per season, made him the league’s highest-paid player this season.The Ducks ultimately […] The post Leo Carlsson Pens Letter to Ducks Fans Explaining Offer Sheet appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSabres sign defenseman Louis Crevier to a four-year, $16 million contract extensionAssociated PressAdvertisementAdvertisementNHL Pacific Division Preview: How Far Can the Sharks Rise?In part one of The Lead’s Pacific Division preview, one team rose even more after last year. In a weak division, there was a noticeable shake-up in who will make the playoffs. That said, what’s to come for the anticipated playoff teams? The Golden Knights still seem to be a fixture in the division. The […] The post NHL Pacific Division Preview: How Far Can the Sharks Rise? appeared first on The Lead.The LeadFlyers Willing to Trade Two Forwards to Land $69 Million StarPhiladelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere is willing to trade away two solid forwards to help land a star player. The post Flyers Willing to Trade Two Forwards to Land $69 Million Star appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWhy Patrik Laine Is Still Free Agent After CanadiensPatrik Laine continues to look for his new NHL home. A player who once looked like one of the most promising young forwards in the league for the Montreal Canadiens now simply wants a place to play. The NHL season got underway this week. The Habs played on opening night, defeating the Maple Leafs, 3-2. […] The post Why Patrik Laine Is Still Free Agent After Canadiens appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSabres Sign Louis Crevier To Four-Year Contract Extension On The Eve Of Regular Season25-year-old defenseman was acquired from Chicago in June in the Bowen Byram dealThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresJudd Caulfield among UND alums on opening-night NHL rostersSep. 29—GRAND FORKS — Judd Caulfield is one step closer to playing in the NHL. The former Grand Forks Central and UND winger has made the Anaheim Ducks' opening-night roster. The Ducks open the regular season Friday in Las Vegas. Caulfield parlayed a strong 2025-26 season with Anaheim's top minor league club, the San Diego Gulls, into an NHL contract this summer. He signed a two-year, $1.75 ...Grand Forks HeraldGolden Knights sign William Karlsson to a 2-year, $13.5 million extensionWilliam Karlsson, one of three remaining original Golden Knights players known as the Misfits, signed a two-year, $13.5 million contract extension with Vegas on Wednesday. Karlsson is one of the NHL's top two-way players because of his ability to finish at the goal and defend the entire ice. The Golden Knights selected him from Columbus in the 2017 expansion draft, and Karlsson immediately produced 43 goals, which remains the club's single-season record, with a plus-49 rating that led the league.Associated PressPenguins’ Ville Koivunen Contract Extension Gets Immediate ReturnOne of the best ways to know how a team feels about a player is to watch what they do as far as contract plans. The Pittsburgh Penguins recently signed Ville Koivunen to an unexpectedly big new deal. The NHL world wasn’t sure what to make of it. But if you’re trying to assess it, […] The post Penguins’ Ville Koivunen Contract Extension Gets Immediate Return appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRangers Daily: Lafreniere tries to ‘capture momentum;’ MacKinnon fightAlexis Lafreniere turns 25 years old in 10 days, just began his seventh (!) season already with the New York […]Forever BlueshirtsGolden Knights Re-Sign Original Misfit William Karlsson Through 2029William Karlsson isn’t going anywhere, as the Golden Knights have signed one of their last Original Misfits to a two-year extension worth $6.75 million annually.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsVegas Golden Knights Make Decision on Next William Karlsson ContractThe Vegas Golden Knights have some good news on this Wednesday, as the NHL season is just getting underway. Vegas managed a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks last night to open the NHL season, and today they reward one of their veteran forwards, who has been getting it done for them for a long …Last Word on SportsNew York Rangers $52.15 Million Star Named Top NHL Trade CandidateThe New York Rangers have made some notable changes to their roster since last season.They have moved on from former players like Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck, Will Borgen, Sam Carrick, Brennan Othmann, and Carson Soucy over that span. Now, a notable Rangers forward is already creating chatter in the rumor mill during the early stages […] The post New York Rangers $52.15 Million Star Named Top NHL Trade Candidate appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAvalanche agree to terms with coach Jared Bednar on a 4-year extension through 2030-31The Colorado Avalanche agreed to terms with Jared Bednar on a four-year extension Wednesday that keeps the winningest coach in team history on board through the 2030-31 season. Bednar, who has coached the Avalanche to a 445–262–75 record during his tenure, led the team to a Stanley Cup title in 2022 behind a nucleus that included Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon and captain Gabriel Landeskog.Associated PressSabres Announce Extension for Recently Acquired DefensemanLast season, the Buffalo Sabres finally ended the National Hockey League’s longest Stanley Cup Playoffs drought, and with their success being built around their young core, there’s plenty of hope for them to be a consistent contender in the years to come. This off-season, the team made plenty of moves as they aimed to increase […] The post Sabres Announce Extension for Recently Acquired Defenseman appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNashville Defensemen William Trudeau Excited Ahead Of New OpportunityThe Predators claimed William Trudeau off waivers before training camp ended.Nashville Predators On SIDallas Stars Sign Veteran Goaltender to Extension, Contract Details RevealedThe Dallas Stars made headlines this morning after extending the contract of one of their goaltenders. As announced by the organization, 35-year-old Casey DeSmith will remain in Dallas. Here’s what his new contract looks like. Dallas Stars Reveal DeSmith’s Contract Details According to the Stars (via X), DeSmith is now under a two-year, $5 million […] The post Dallas Stars Sign Veteran Goaltender to Extension, Contract Details Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYLucas Raymond Has to Be Detroit’s Best PlayerDylan Larkin is out the first two games, so Lucas Raymond becomes Detroit's best player. #RedWingsDetroit Sports NationNikita Klepov makes Anaheim Ducks roster after forgoing time at MSUAfter skipping his time in East Lansing, Nikita Klepov has made the active roster with the Anaheim Ducks.Spartans Wire